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[For Seniors] Easy Seasonal Paper Fans Made with Origami
Paper fans made from origami are bright and stylish, making them a hit as decorations at senior events.
Try creating paper fan decorations that capture the feeling of each season—whether it’s for cherry blossom viewing, festivals, Halloween, or Christmas.
With origami, you can keep costs low and make paper fans very easily, so seniors are encouraged to give it a try.
There aren’t many difficult steps, so it’s also recommended for those who aren’t confident with crafts.
If you’re a care staff member looking for instructions on making origami paper fans, please use this as a reference.
[For Seniors] Easy Seasonal Paper Fans Made with Origami (1–10)
New Year (Japanese New Year)
Many senior care facilities decorate their interiors for the New Year, don’t they? I imagine they welcome the new year with luxurious and festive decorations.
On top of that, try adding New Year–themed paper fans to create a lovely atmosphere indoors.
Paper fans have a delicate look, so they won’t clash with other decorations.
The process is simple too—such as combining origami parts folded in an accordion style.
It’s a project that’s easy for older adults to take on.
It should also be easy for facility staff to make, even during the busy year-end and New Year period.
Choose origami with Japanese patterns or in red and white to match the New Year theme, and give it a try.
Cute flower
Here’s a cute paper fan flower made from two origami parts.
Simply accordion-fold two sheets of origami paper and glue them together to create an adorable flower.
There’s a step where you use scissors to shape the petals, which can help with fine motor training.
Of course, the entire process can also provide brain-training benefits.
The mood of the piece changes with the color of the paper, so you can make flowers to match the season.
It’s fun to think of options like cherry blossom pink, sunflower yellow, or cosmos purple.
How about brightening your facility with flowers for every season?
Pom-pom flower ball
Here’s an introduction to a cute pom-pom flower ball made with origami.
Each piece combines two origami parts.
You can use the same color, or make a lovely piece by using two different colors of origami paper.
Although it looks like a delicate flower ball, you create the flowers by folding several sheets and then cutting them with scissors.
The folding method is the same throughout, so once you learn it, it may become easy to make.
During the process, there are steps that use fine motor skills, such as curling the petal edges with a toothpick.
Moving your fingers like this can help stimulate the brain and may also be beneficial for hand rehabilitation.
The finished piece can be enjoyed even after making it, for example by displaying it on a wall.
Christmas flower
This is a lovely Christmas flower made with green and red origami that evokes a poinsettia.
You’ll accordion-fold four sheets of origami, glue them together, and shape them into a flower.
The key is to first cut the origami into circles before folding.
Starting from a circular shape creates cute, heart-shaped petals.
Having seniors cut the paper into circles can also serve as finger dexterity training.
Of course, making the paper fans themselves is expected to help with finger exercises and brain training as well.
The finished piece can be put directly on the wall or used as a hanging decoration.
It’s a craft that really enhances the Christmas atmosphere.
Santa
Here’s a Santa decoration that makes the most of the gentle look of paper fans.
December means Christmas, doesn’t it? Many places, such as care facilities, probably decorate their interiors for the holiday.
Some older adults may be eagerly looking forward to Christmas events too.
Let’s make an easy-to-craft Santa decoration that will liven up the occasion even more.
Fold construction paper in an accordion style to create Santa’s beard.
This gives a fluffy, textured look to his beard.
Attach Santa’s face, and it’s complete! It will look great displayed at a facility, or you can take it home to decorate your own room.
Giant paper flower
Let’s try making a large paper flower using construction paper.
The finished piece is eye-catching and perfect for decorating events.
You’ll make petals in three different sizes from construction paper.
By the way, the largest petals should be about 15 to 16 centimeters.
Attach the petals to a construction paper base, starting with the largest and working your way down in size to form the flower.
Finally, add the stamen to complete it.
Despite how it looks, the process is simple, so it should be easy for older adults to try.
Making a big paper flower together can liven up time spent with other seniors, and the finger movements involved can also provide a brain-training effect.
heart
These are heart paper fans that can also be arranged into hanging decorations or garlands.
If you accordion-fold a circle-cut sheet of origami paper, it turns into a heart shape.
The steps are simple, making it an easy craft for older adults to try.
With a bit of creativity—like using different colors—you can make all kinds of variations.
Origami can also serve as brain training by encouraging you to think about the next folding steps and the finished piece.
Plus, since you can do it while seated, it’s great for older adults to enjoy while chatting with those around them.
These cute heart-shaped origami pieces are sure to spark conversation.